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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.69, 2,469.99 and 551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.69, 2,469.99 and 551.43 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.69 : 2,469.99 = 551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.69/2,469.99 = 551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.69x = 2,469.99 × 551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.69x = 1,362,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,026.59/1,647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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